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Kavial

Mercenary Captain (Kavial's Company), Medium Cavalry Commander

Warmage

Sir Kavial of Kelaer is a high-born knight-mercenary commanding a company of a thousand well-mounted sergeants and knights, brought into the campaign at the recommendation of Count Sago, who wanted a rival kept busy and in danger. Kavial had been overlooked for Lord Marshal after the Farisian campaign despite his excellent service there β€” a political slight that still rankles. He is skeptical of Minalan's command, prone to dramatic declarations, and initially resistant to a plan that requires burning Tudry. But when the decisive moment comes in the battle, he holds his company in reserve until the perfect moment and then commits them at exactly the right flank β€” a feat of independent tactical judgment that changes the battle. He is killed shortly after this triumph.
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Kavial
Kavial
Titles
  • Master
  • Knight Magi
Personal Details
Species Human
Race Narasi
Spouse
Died Warmage (Book 2)
Cause Struck by magical lightning, burned inside his armor
Rajira Yes
Physical Description

Sir Kavial. High born. Prides himself on camaraderie with common soldiers. Popular and open-handed with his men. Has been sulking at Wilderhall for six months after being passed over for Lord Marshal β€” Count Sago outmaneuvered him politically despite his excellent service in the Farisian Campaign. No specific physical description. Behaviorally: brooding and prone to dramatic statements. Deeply concerned with his ability to look his men in the eye before battle β€” has a genuine warrior's sense of honor rather than mere vanity. Respectful of competence even when he dislikes the source. Commands the reserves with quiet professionalism β€” commits them at precisely the right moment and the right place, an act of strategic vision that saves thousands of civilian lives. His instinct is sound even when his manner is prickly. Dies in the Battle of the Escarpment along with much of his guard, fighting in the action he finally committed to wholeheartedly.

Specialties
  • Mercenary Captain (Kavial's Company)
  • Medium Cavalry Commander
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